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Walk, Ride and Eat your Way through Italia: Summer Air/Hotel Tours Start from $949

June 1, 2004 -- From the leaning Tower of Pisa to the leaning drinkers of Chianti, Tuscany is steeped in tradition, ranking as one of the top tourist destinations from traveling…

Article / Air Travel

Forget Airport Hotels: Catch Some Z's In The Terminal

Check out Sleepinginairports.net, the ultimate guide to the ultimate budget sleeps.

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Grand Tours of Southeast Asia from $200 a Day, or Book Your Own Room from $55 a Night

June 1, 2004 -- When people plan their first trip to Asia and ask me for advice, I try to find out what interests them. If they like being up to date, I suggest Japan; if they yearn…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Greece

The 2004 Olympics is affecting everything in Athens and across Greece. Learn what you need to know before you travel -- from pricing to security concerns -- in this online exclusive.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's British Columbia & the Canadian Rockies

The strength of the U.S. dollar against the Canadian version continues to make British Columbia a bargain for U.S. travelers. The following offers a few hints about what awaits them…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Kauai

Since the First Edition of Frommer's Kauai was released there have been a few changes and additions on places to stay, eat and play on the 'Garden Isle.'

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Montana & Wyoming

Find out what's new in this exclusive update to our bestselling travel guide.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Brazil

Find out about Brazil's increasingly stable currency, price wars on airfares, new hotels and more in this Frommers.com exclusive.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Prague & the Czech Republic

We've got some of the best new ways to plug into Prague, as well as other notable changes of interest to visitors.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Portugal

Find out about major developments that could have an impact on your visit to Portugal in this online exclusive.

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Hawaii

Hawaii retains its sense of ancient authenticity even as it hurls forward with the latest trends in luxury and modern-day tastes.

Article / Car, Bus, Rail

What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's England from $75 a Day

We've got the scoop on new BritRail passes available only outside the UK, a tribute to Glenn Miller, steam train tours and more in this guidebook supplement -- available exclusively…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Thailand

Thai tourism is rebounding after some rough years of undeserved marketing trouble, and the recent shakeup translates to big discounts and more elbow room on some of the finest beaches…

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What's New: An Online Update for Frommer's Switzerland

In eternal Switzerland, there are always changes -- a new resort opening up or an old favorite shutting down. The roster of what's hot in dining can shift from year to year. Here are…

Article / Family & Kids

Hot Summer in the City, Part 2: We Look West

May 28, 2004 -- In the last issue of this Newsletter, we told you about promotional packages in some US cities in the eastern part of the country, in which the tourism officials there…

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Two-Wheeled Tours: More Bike Trips for Budget Travelers

May 28, 2004 -- As a veteran of a biking trip through Switzerland, I can assure anyone interested that cycling on a flat terrain is the best (or at least the easiest) way to go. That's…

Article / Local Experiences

Summer Hotel Specials, Plus a Rate for Our Readers Only

May 28, 2004 -- Sometimes hotels dream up crazy ways of getting the attention of prospective guests, perhaps adding a few twists to their services, sometimes coming up with a really…

Article / Beach & Water Sports

The I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Expensive in the Caribbean Season

May 28, 2004 -- We've said it often enough, but it bears repeating -- when it gets hot in the Caribbean in summer, the deals just get hotter. If you like warm weather, consider some of…

Article / Air Travel

The ABC's of Finding Low Fares

If you follow these guidelines, you'll be on the right track to finding an airfare that fits your budget.

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Fabulous Fall Fares From Fly Europe

May 28, 2004 -- Let's get one thing straight: we are not shills for 1-800 Fly Europe. We don't take money from them, or from any travel agency -- here at Frommer's, we're independent.…

Article / Air Travel

Air NZ's Fares Make Competitors Look Auk-Ward

May 28, 2004 -- Americans seem to really be flocking to trips Down Under. Air New Zealand became the latest airline to add new flights with their San Francisco-Auckland nonstop,…

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Croatia is Hot Stuff on Med Cruises This Summer

It's safe to say that the Dalmatian Coast is now firmly back on the tourist map. It's hopping, drawing Europeans who appreciate its beauty, beaches, history, culture and affordability.…

Article / Cruise

Cruising by Cargo Ship: Like a Hope & Crosby Picture Minus Dorothy Lamour

It's a special niche for travelers with the time and temperament to sail long itineraries -- anywhere from a few weeks to several months -- and who don't mind doing without the…

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Anchors Aweigh: The Latest News on All That's Cruise

We've got seven pithy items to keep you up to date on the latest happenings across the cruise industry. Get the skinny on new low-carb menus, take advantage of Amtrak's rail and cruise…

Article / Local Experiences

Travelweb Makes Priceline a Little Less Mysterious

Star-rating systems can be confusing. Priceline takes a giant step forward in ranking hotels and demystifying exactly where you'll be sleeping.